University of Chicago, Astronomy and Astrophysics
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Position Title:
Research Scientist - Astronomy & Astrophysics
Position Location:
Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States of America
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Appl Deadline:
2025/06/30 11:59PM
(posted 2025/05/23, listed until 2025/07/01)
(posted 2025/05/23, listed until 2025/07/01)Position Description:
Position Description
The Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics at the University of Chicago invites applications for the position of Research Scientist, working in Professor Jeff McMahon’s lab and with Associate Professor Clarence Chang. The primary responsibility for this position involves development and fabrication of superconducting detectors using the Pritzker Nanofabrication Facility (PNF). Duties will include device design, fabrication, testing, publication of results, and working with and supporting the training of students. The Research Scientist is expected to give public presentations at conferences and help prepare grants and reports on their research. The Research Scientist will have opportunities to collaborate more broadly within Simons Observatory and other CMB projects. This work could involve instrument development, instrument testing, calibration, and data analysis. The expected start date is autumn 2025. The appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of extending it by up to two additional years if necessary to complete the project. Salary is $85,000/year. This position is benefits-eligible, and information regarding benefits can be found here https://humanresources.uchicago.edu/benefits/. Qualifications Minimum qualifications: • A PhD in physics, astrophysics, electrical engineering, or a related discipline; • Experience with process development and fabrication of superconducting detectors ; • Experience testing detectors at millikelvin temperatures • Three or more years of postdoctoral experience. Application Instructions Required materials are: • A cover letter • A current CV • Three confidential letters of recommendation. Applicants must apply online through the University of Chicago academic careers website using this link: apply.interfolio.com/168197 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination (https://www.uchicago.edu/non-discrimination). Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.We are not accepting applications for this job through AcademicJobsOnline.Org right now. Please apply at https://apply.interfolio.com/168197
.- Contact: Jennifer Smith
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- Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics
University of Chicago
5640 S. Ellis Ave
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- Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics